The photographer might stand at a lower position in front of the ancient building, looking up. The eaves of the building occupy the bottom one-third of the frame, while the sky takes up the top two-thirds. The roof ornaments and the eave outlines can be seen as leading lines, extending from the left to the right side of the frame, guiding the viewer's eyes through the image. Travel Tips: 1. Peak season (April 1 - October 31): Opens at 8:30 AM, stops admitting visitors at 4:00 PM, and closes at 5:00 PM. Off-season (November 1 - March 31 of the following year): Opens at 8:30 AM, stops admitting visitors at 3:30 PM, and closes at 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays (except for legal holidays). 2. Bring your ID. 3. Choose a sunny day to visit for better viewing and photography.

The Forbidden City - Roof Ornament of the Hall of Supreme Harmony

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No. 4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, within the Forbidden City Museum

Photography Tips

The photographer might stand at a lower position in front of the ancient building, looking up. The eaves of the building occupy the bottom one-third of the frame, while the sky takes up the top two-thirds. The roof ornaments and the eave outlines can be seen as leading lines, extending from the left to the right side of the frame, guiding the viewer's eyes through the image. Travel Tips: 1. Peak season (April 1 - October 31): Opens at 8:30 AM, stops admitting visitors at 4:00 PM, and closes at 5:00 PM. Off-season (November 1 - March 31 of the following year): Opens at 8:30 AM, stops admitting visitors at 3:30 PM, and closes at 4:30 PM. Closed on Mondays (except for legal holidays). 2. Bring your ID. 3. Choose a sunny day to visit for better viewing and photography.

Walking Guide

Take the bus No.2 and get off at Tiananmen East. Walk 25 meters east along the East Chang'an Street, turn right and walk 49 meters south, turn right and walk 149 meters west, turn right and walk 112 meters north, turn left and walk 203 meters west, turn right and walk 702 meters north, walk 24 meters straight north, turn right and walk 29 meters east, walk 73 meters northeast towards the left front, walk 12 meters straight north, walk 24 meters straight north, walk 73 meters straight north, turn left and walk 53 meters west, turn right and walk 18 meters north, walk 39 meters straight north, turn left and walk 11 meters west, turn right and walk 21 meters north, and you will reach your destination.